Crime Rate in Paston and Walton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Paston and Walton

The total recorded crimes in Paston and Walton, Peterborough, UK in July 2025 are around 153 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Paston and Walton crime rate of 5.62 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Paston and Walton, encompassing approximately 27,216 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
Paston and Walton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Rowledge Court with total crimes: 8

How safe is Paston and Walton?

To understand the safety of Paston and Walton, we need to analyze Paston and Walton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, Paston and Walton reported a higher crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 1,908 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Paston and Walton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, Paston and Walton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Peterborough average, with 1,717 crimes compared to 1,209. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Paston and Walton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Peterborough, Paston and Walton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Paston and Walton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Paston and Walton has recorded 153 crimes with crime rate of 5.62 ranking 5th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total Paston and Walton crimes were 1,908. The crime rate of Paston and Walton in 2024 was 70.10 (year) or 5.84 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Paston and Walton were around 1,717 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.09 (year) or 5.26 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Paston and Walton)CrimesRank (Paston and Walton)CrimesRank (Paston and Walton)
Central485 16,181 15,144 1
East193 32,460 22,016 2
North206 21,849 51,671 5
Ravensthorpe157 42,059 31,918 3
Bretton111 101,315 81,510 6
Orton Longueville103 121,372 61,258 7
Park141 61,354 71,214 8
Fletton and Woodston132 71,015 151,017 10
Dogsthorpe119 81,182 101,173 9
Stanground South99 131,183 9905 14
Fletton and Stanground117 91,118 12988 12
Orton Waterville110 111,125 111,007 11
Hargate and Hempsted86 151,093 14928 13
Hampton Vale94 141,117 13739 15
Eye, Thorney and Newborough57 18788 16725 16
Werrington73 16700 17708 17
West60 17588 19540 19
Gunthorpe52 19651 18682 18
Glinton and Castor44 20390 20372 20
Wittering19 21179 21213 21
Barnack16 22145 22149 22

Paston and Walton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202524
May 202515
April 202515
March 202525
February 202521
January 202529
December 202415
November 202417
October 202430
September 202424
August 202429

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 202512
April 20259
March 202519
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 202413
September 202412
August 202419

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 599 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202559
May 202554
April 202539
March 202550
February 202548
January 202547
December 202450
November 202445
October 202446
September 202452
August 202450

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20256
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 202411
October 20247
September 202413
August 202415

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202512
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 202411
September 202410
August 202415

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20254
January 20251

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 321 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202522
May 202522
April 202534
March 202542
February 202530
January 202530
December 202419
November 20246
October 202421
September 202438
August 202434

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 202510
April 20257
March 20254
February 20259
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Paston and Walton in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Paston and Walton postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Rowledge Court (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Lincoln Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Collier Mews (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Whitwell (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Chadburn (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Freston (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Honeyhill (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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